Sunday, August 30, 2009

Bradley the Lhasa driving Porsche...

Bradley wants to drive ! (he's a dog but doesn't know it) in '07 Cayman




Submitted by J. Dean Farris, Jr.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Upcoming Driving Events

If there is interest, we can have a group go to the autocross in Fort Myers on Saturday Ocotber 31. The cost would be $20. Contact Ron Howard at turbojaeger934@yahoo.com if you are interested. More info on the autocross at http://www.gulfcoastautocrossers.com


September 12-13 PBOC will be at Sebring. http://www.pbocflorida.com/index.html

There is a PCA driver's ed at Sebring on Septmeber 19-20. http://www.clubregistration.net


Florida Citrus and Florida Crown Regions will host a DE/High Speed driving event at the world famous Daytona International Speedway October 9 - 11, 2009. The event will be held in conjunction with the annual Daytona PCA Club Race using the Rolex 24 Hour road course. This is a rare opportunity to drive the same course as past winners Dan Gurney, Hurley Haywood, Mark Donohue, Derek Bell and countless other champions. The cost for the three days is only $575 and for Saturday and Sunday is $475. There are other groups that run at Daytona but none that beat our price or track time. Registration is open at www.clubregistration.net. To access DE dropdown- Florida Crown Region

The event is for advanced solo drivers only but not limited to just Porsches. We recommend that cars be equipped with DOT “R” tires. However, street tires may be used if rated for speeds of 149 mph or higher (V, W, Y, or Z). Tires must be new or nearly new. Boxsters and other late model Porsche convertibles (996/997) may participate with tops up. We strongly recommend that all cars have a roll bar or full cage. Cars must have a technical inspection at an approved shop. We also recommend the use of a harness, a HANS device, and PCA endorsed track insurance (available at www.pcahpdeins.locktonaffinity.com).

A late fee of $25 will be charged for registrations after Oct. 1. Cancellations received before Oct. 1, will receive a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. Cancellations received between Oct. 1 and Oct. 7 will receive a 50% credit toward future FLC or FCR DEs. No refunds after Oct. 7.

Our host hotel is The Hilton Garden (just outside the track): Phone (386-944-4000)

http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=DABAHGI

If you have questions or need additional information, contact Richard Hook (rhook14@cfl.rr.com)

Chin Motorsports is at Sebring on October 10-11, November 7-8, and January 2-3. http://www.chinmotorsports.com/

PBOC will be at Daytona on October 23-25. http://www.pbocflorida.com/index.html

Le Belle Macchine D'Italia will be at Daytona November 12-15 and they need participants, even non-italian cars. www.italiancarsatpocono.com

The Audi Club of North America will be at Daytona on December 4-6. http://www.clubregistration.net

Upcoming Social Events

August 22nd – Dinner at Angelina’s Restaurant in Bonita Springs.

September 26th- Cheese Party (Raclette) hosted by Elly and Hendrik Bloksma

October 24th- Dinner at The Old European Bistro in Naples

November 14th- Wine Tasting and Pot Luck hosted by Faith and Steve Wassersug

December 5th- Christmas Party

For more information contact one of our social co-chairs: Bonnie Woontner, bwoontner@aol.com , or Elly Bloksma, bloksma1@naples.net

Breakfast Club August 8, 2009

Thanks again to Len Uronis for these pics from the Brekafast Club at Naples Motorsports on August 8, 2009. Thanks to Todd and the whole staff at Naples Motorsports for hosting us. I guess no one bought a car that morning because I never got a prime rib dinner (Todd said if anyone bought a car at the Breakfast Club he would buy a prime rib dinner for everyone there). The next breakfast club is on September 12th at the DeLorean Motor Company in Bonita Springs.











Pot Luck Dinner July 25, 2009

Thanks to Len Uronis for these pictures from the Woontner's Pot Luck on July 25th:


Saturday, August 8, 2009

Bill Hutchens Trip to The Porsche Museum in Stuttgart

Bill Hutchens recently returned from Germany where he visited both the new Porsche Museum and the relatively new Mercedes Museum. Here are his pictures from the Porsche Museum.